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Air Canada pilots union to seek conciliator, says parties are far apart in talks

Air Canada pilots union to seek conciliator, says parties are far apart in talks

MONTREAL — Air Canada pilots intend to request help from a federal conciliator to assist in stalled contract negotiations with the airline, the union representing them announced Sunday.
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A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here’s what you need to know

A CBSA strike could soon snarl border traffic. Here’s what you need to know

OTTAWA — Just as the summer travel season gets into gear, Canadians and visitors could find themselves waiting in long lines at the border — delays that could also deal a blow to the economy.
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ICYMI: CapU announces student dorm purchase in Squamish

ICYMI: CapU announces student dorm purchase in Squamish

Three dorms cost $55 million with $48 million coming from the provincial government.
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Operations suspended at British Columbia's Gibraltar copper mine due to worker strike

A worker strike has forced Vancouver-based Taseko Mines Limited to suspend operations at its Gibraltar copper mine in central British Columbia, about 200 kilometres south of Prince George.
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Is carbon pricing a politically feasible climate policy? Research says maybe not

Is carbon pricing a politically feasible climate policy? Research says maybe not

OTTAWA — It was supposed to do the heavy lifting for Canada's greenhouse gas emissions targets.
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Will the Bank of Canada get caught behind the curve again?

Will the Bank of Canada get caught behind the curve again?

Recent data suggest it’s time for the central bank to reverse course and start cutting rates before it drives the economy into an unnecessary recession.
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BC United caucus chair Lorne Doerkson defects to Conservatives

BC United caucus chair Lorne Doerkson defects to Conservatives

VICTORIA — The caucus chair for British Columbia's official opposition has defected to the BC Conservatives, adding to BC United's woes ahead of the provincial election next fall.
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Pot activist, retailer Dana Larsen sued for not paying supplier

Pot activist, retailer Dana Larsen sued for not paying supplier

Lawsuit also names Dorita Dempster and the Vancouver Dispensary Society
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Restrictions for oil and gas in B.C. Treaty 8 territory previewed

Restrictions for oil and gas in B.C. Treaty 8 territory previewed

Plan for Blueberry River First Nation territory protects 68 per cent of the plan area from new disturbances
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Trudeau government mum on Donald Trump conviction, vows to work with any U.S. leader

Trudeau government mum on Donald Trump conviction, vows to work with any U.S. leader

OTTAWA — The Canadian government remained quiet Friday after a New York court convicted Donald Trump as a felon, despite the Liberals repeatedly trying to draw equivalencies between the former U.S. president and the Canadian Conservative leader.
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